Cairo was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat dating back to last season. They were dealt a 65-15 loss at the hands of the Carterville Lions. The Pilots were not able to make up for their defeat to the Lions from their previous meeting back in November of 2024.
Cairo's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Carterville, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Looking ahead, Cairo will challenge Elverado/Zeigler-Royalton at 6:15 p.m. on Monday. Cairo will be up against Elverado/Zeigler-Royalton's rather soft defense (which has allowed 54 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Carterville, they will square off against Herrin at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. This will be the Lions' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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